2 Office of Health Information Technology and Quality Additional HRSA Health IT and Quality Toolboxes and Resources including past webinars can be found at: Additional questions can sent to the following address: US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration

3 Upcoming HRSA Health IT and Quality Announcements Next 2011 HRSA HIT and Meaningful Use Workshops January 24-25, 2011 Texas Association of Community Health Centers in Austin Texas February 1-2, 2011 University of Arizona, Arizona Telemedicine Program AHRQ Tools on Workflow Analysis for EHR Systems at Two HRSA Health IT and Quality Webinars in February on open source health IT software Tips on Open Source Software Models and Solutions in the Safety Net Community February 10, 2011 Overview of Alternate System Solutions for Health IT February 24 th, 2011 (tentative) CMS Opens Registration for Eligible Professionals and Hospitals interested in participating in the CMS Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

6 Our Model (myhccn) Service model Then add-ons Additional services as needed Wanted to leave Autonomy to participants Next Gen, GE Centricity, ecw, Success EHS, Alteer Office, Allscripts QI integrally involved in development of service WE DID NOT START TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING No Revenue Cycle Management No Train the- Trainer Services No 1-EMR/PM Vendor Remained Vendor Neutral

12 Why Use Workflow Analysis? To illustrate the movement of MATERIAL/ INFORMATION/ PEOPLE within a system to determine optional positioning or activity sequencing o Best place for the PC station or location of EHR Notebooks/ pads o Improve movements of staff and patients through the clinical system

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14 Why Use In EHR Implementation? To determine the most efficient locations for PC or Notebook Stations Improve patient and staff movement by eliminating/ reducing bottlenecks Improve staff and provider productivity with better access to information and documentation tools Discourage negative habits from the paperdays like waiting until the end of the day to document patient encounters

15 What Does Workflow Analysis Do? Create a visual document of movements within a workspace Shows: o Where unnecessary movements occur during process o The total distance traveled with a process o Identify unnecessary frequent visits to same location o Identify high traffic areas and potential congestion/ bottlenecks

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17 How Do I Do Workflow Analysis? 1. Select a process to document 2. Create the process floor plan/ map of work space 3. Visually observe the movements of the target- ex PC 4. Trace all movements to/ from [target] PC one cycle multi-cycles helps identify patterns 5. Analyze work space activity charted in step 4 for improvement opportunities: Reorganize work space into logical work area where interdependent activities are done in close proximity

24 Top Reasons for Dissatisfaction with EMR 1. EMR applications not suitable for practice type. 2. Insufficient clinician input in selection process. 3. Inadequate and insufficient time spent on training and practice. 4. Initial decrease in practice revenues. 5. Inadequate analysis of workflow processes and how the EMR will impact operational efficiency. 6. Lack of staff buy-in and staff support for the EMR. Southwest Texas Network

25 Always do everything you ask of those you command. George S. Patton Southwest Texas Network

26 Reality Check: EMR Projects are HARD TO DO! Importance of EMR Champions Core Group Leader as Project Manager Buy As You Go vs. Big Buy Up Front Involve Staff in EMR Selection Process Be Sensitive to Concerns About Job Security Core Group as EMR Set-Up Team The EMR Belongs to ALL Staff Staff Owns the Processes as Well. Centers Usually Underestimate the Initial Impact of the EMR on Activity and Fiscal Performance, AND the Amount of Training and Preparation Required. Southwest Texas Network

27 WORK FLOW ANALYSIS STEPS* FLOW CHART OF CURRENT PROCESSES QUESTION WHY THINGS ARE DONE IN THESE WAYS QUESTION HOW PROCESSES COULD BE BETTER (VISION AND GOALS) ASSESS PRACTICE TOOLS AVAILABLE ANALYZE BEST PRACTICE APPROACHES IDENTIFY NEEDED PROCESS CHANGES USING THE EMR AS AN IMPROVEMENT TOOL Southwest Texas Network *Taken from Masspro contracted by CMS Click on DOQ-IT: A Systems Approach to Operational Redesign

28 MACRO LEVEL: MAPPING THE CURRENT STATE OF WORKFLOW Staff roles and functions during all points of visit Patient Flow Documentation Who, where, how and when regarding point of care documentation process Movement of paper within the office Paper Document Management Communications Flow of information in office Southwest Texas Network Workflow Analysis with%20emr%20deployment.pdf

38 Institute for Healthcare Improvement Recommends Rapid Cycle Testing Method IHI advocates rapid-cycle testing for spreading positive change throughout an organization. Hospitalist Management Advisor, December 1, 2006 Southwest Texas Network An important tool in creating a successful pilot and spreading change throughout an organization is rapid-cycle testing. Rapid-cycle testing allows organizations to test and refine ideas quickly and on a small scale. Unlike more traditional quality improvement methods that involve collecting a large amount of data over a long period of time, rapid-cycle testing can produce quick feedback about the effectiveness of an intervention and allow for ongoing refinement.

42 Kanabec Hospital Located in Mora, Minnesota Primary Service Area includes Mora, Ogilvie, Hinckley and Pine City In process of purchasing 4 Allina Clinics 25-Bed Critical Access Hospital 320 Employees Member of SISU Medical Solutions 1 st Critical Access Hospital in the nation to reach Stage 6 on HIMSS EMRAM

43 Workflow Analysis Allowed us to prepare for the changes that come with an EHR implementation. Kanabec Hospital has an integrated EHR from a single vendor. Implemented the EHR module by module (ex. Pharmacy, Lab, Imaging, CPOE, Nursing Documentation, etc.)

44 Conducting and Implementing Workflow Analysis Identify Module Owner or application owner Module Owner provides a demonstration of the application All Departments asked to attend Presentation given at monthly IT Project Meeting Departments identify processes impacted Form Module Core Team

45 Conducting and Implementing Workflow Analysis Module Owner forms a sub-committee with representatives from departments impacted by the implementation Review and diagram the current manual or electronic process Ensure end-user representation on the committee someone familiar with day-to-day workflow surrounding process Is the current process working? If not, improve the current process. Module Owner contacts other SISU facilities to better understand how they are utilizing the module, lessons learned, etc.

46 Conducting and Implementing Workflow Analysis Share the news of the new HIT with end-users Implementation Core Team takes the workflow diagrams to the module build & training sessions Design the module build around the workflow diagram Once built in Test environment, perform parallel runs with end-users to test the new electronic workflow

48 Differences in Workflow Analysis ~ Large vs. Small Organizations Smaller facilities have fewer individuals to train; however, training can be an issue in a smaller site as it may be difficult to find the adequate coverage during training periods. Many times, smaller facilities can train on functionality as well as work flow during training periods. In large facilities, functionality of the system will be taught by a training team, and the department will have to do the department specific training.

49 Differences in Workflow Analysis ~ Large vs. Small Organizations Workflow Change in a large facility can be more complicated due to the size, complexity, and levels of approval that are needed. In a large facility, to make a change in the EHR is complex and many times will go on a tracking system to prioritize the changes with the staff resources available. This can cause important HIT projects to be put on hold for months.

50 Differences in Workflow Analysis ~ Large vs. Small Organizations In a large facility, training and department integration can be difficult due to the size of the organization and complexity of systems and processes. In a smaller facility, it may be easier to plan workflow since the departments are small and there are not as many levels of management.

51 Differences in Workflow Analysis ~ Large vs. Small Organizations Smaller facilities may not have a resource on site with the expertise or desire necessary to lead an HIT implementation.

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